Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 17

Fig. 64: Tying Tires Together With Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

8. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive

battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

9. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

10. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 65: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.

12. Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness).

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Fig. 66: Identifying Activation Switch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT

1. Remove the pre-tensioner seat belt. (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the pre-tensioner seat belt as shown in Fig. 67 .

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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Fig. 67: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

3. Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of

1.25 mm

2

{0.002 in

2

} or more ) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times .

WARNING:



If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire,
serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is
operated (deployed). When installing the pre-tensioner seat
belt to the tire, make sure the pre-tensioner part is inside the
tire.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata